Jasper and Ix

Jasper and Ix is a personal project. It is inspired by fantastical science fiction but grounded in real life problems and events, such as a wedding.

Dime-o-saurs

A series of illustrations that feature distinctly colored dinosaurs and their relationship with birds.

DOTA2: Heroes

A collection of sketches, designs and concept illustrations of heroes from DOTA2.

Over the course of four years I was directly responsible for the visual development of over one hundred characters and creatures featured in-game. I was also involved with writing, casting and recording the voices of those characters. My work set the tone of the project and was used as a guide for visual development.

I would approach most characters with a round of thumbnail sketches. After discussion and feedback I would refine those thumbnails before completing a final design illustration. Often I, or along with another artist, would then build a 3D proxy model. From there I would support a sculptor with any supplemental material they needed.

Valve: Character Designs

Early designs for characters that were intended to to expand the DOTA universe. Each piece was intended to serve as both concept art and promotional art.

Untitled Fantasy Game: Characters

Character development for an internal R&D project. The project was a fantasy adventure game centered around cooperative combat and driven by story.

Development of these characters started with a round of loose sketches. The goal was to present as many groups of four adventures as possible in order to establish a diverse cast of archetypal characters. After discussion and feedback the group was paired down to ten characters. They would become the projects main characters.

During the development I created a mood sketch for each character. They were done in a classic sci-fi/fantasy book cover. Each sketch represents a slice of the world each character came from as well as a hint at who they are and what they do. This collateral art helped convey the direction quickly and facilitate creative discussion for each character.

Untitled Fantasy Game: Creatures

Creature development for an internal R&D project. The project was a fantasy adventure game centered around cooperative combat and driven by story.

Robot Sketches

Each image represents the result of a robot themed morning warm up routine.

Team Fortress 2: Alternate Characters

An internal pitch project aimed to bring female characters to the cast of Team Fortress 2.

I was responsible for story, character development and visual design. With the exception of their class function, It was important that each design presented an entirely new character. I wanted these characters to live on their own and add dimension to the current roster of in-game characters. The goal of the project was to dive deep into possibilities and facilitate creative discussion.

DOTA Hero Illustrations

A collection of Illustrations and sketches used for various DOTA2 applications. They ranged from conceptual and in-game art to promotional and update page art.

LOTR: Barrow Downs

These environmental studies of the Barrow Downs are from an untitled Lord of the Rings game.

DOTA Cartoon

Character designs from a DOTA related cartoon.

The goal of this work was to develop a streamlined visual style that would translate well into a 2D animated feature or series. This work was a crucial in between step from in-game assets to final 2D model sheets. I also used the character art to develop lighting and direction for shot locations.

DOTA2: Items

The challenge in developing these item icons was to create something that needed to be read at a glance but also be a functional piece of equipment. Colors, shapes and item type were used to establish a language for reading icons quickly in game.

Several designs were selected to be produced by Weta Workshop and sold at the annual DOTA2 tournament,The International. Those designs were taken to further detail for development of a physical prop.

Valve Update Pages

A collection of Team Fortress 2 and DOTA2 update page art from 2009-2015.

DOTA2: Aegis of Champions

The trophy was designed to be a living trophy much like the Stanley Cup. Each year winners of the annual DOTA2 tournament, The International would be etched into the trophy forever.

The shield itself is intended to look like it was forged by an ancient but magically enhanced society. Ornate, but clean and almost modern looking. It is forged from bronze and silver and clad in leather. At the center of the shield the DOTA emblem rests within a knotted flower. Surrounding the center are two silver reliefs depicting the armies of the Dire and Radiant in an eternal struggle. Knot work inspired by both eastern and western cultures frame the distinctive shield shape.

VALVE GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Graphic illustrations of Team Fortresss 2 characters and DOTA2 heroes. These illustrations were featured on exclusive t-shirts.